Good morning, Melbourne.

The Brevard Veterans Memorial Center will hold the 2026 Brevard County 9/11 Memorial Tribute on Sept.

11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Merritt Island to honor first responders, law enforcement, EMS, civilians, and military members affected by 9/11 — organizers invite Brevard County residents to attend.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport began in 1928 as a fueling stop and is recognized as the #1 Most Scenic Airport in North America.

It completed a terminal renovation ($72 million investment) that expanded facilities and boosted its role as a key economic and aerospace hub on the Space Coast.

Today, Space Coast Daily releases a daily remembrance series for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

The first story honors Sharon Balkcom, one of 25 victims chosen by Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson, who was killed while working in New York’s North Tower.

Eastern Florida State College announced that 98 students have been named to the Florida College System’s 2025-2026 All-Academic Team for excellence in academics, leadership and community service.

This recognition marks a record selection within the state system.

Florida's Space Coast saw 55 launches in 2026 after reaching 109 in 2025, with SpaceX's last liftoff starting a pause that delays the Crew-13 mission for repairs while NASA prepares an all-female ISS spacewalk today (Titusville is reviewing a new facility proposal).

Voting for the Brevard Boys Athlete of the Week, covering Aug.

31-Sept. 5, will remain open until noon on Thursday, Sept. 10 with nominees available at 321preps.com or floridatoday.com. Coaches and athletic directors can email future nominations by 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Voting is open for the Brevard Girls Athlete of the Week for Aug.

31 to Sept. 5 via 321preps.com (and floridatoday.com), with ballots closing at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10. Coaches and athletic directors can also nominate athletes for the following week.

The Eastern Florida State College women’s golf team remains in second place at the SSC Fall Warm-Up after scoring a 309 on Monday at Rio Pinar Country Club (nine strokes behind host Seminole State College), with the final round beginning today.